FLOWER SHOWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22211, 14 March 1934, Page 13

FLOWER SHOWS

GLADSTONE AND DALMORE i The annual flower show under the auspices of the Gladstone Presbyterian Church and the Dalmore Croquet Club was held on Saturday. The entries for the various classes were large and competition was keen. The judges were Messrs Matheson and Roberts (flowers and vegetables), Miss Duncan (decorative work), Mrs Toms (sweets and preserves), Mr J. Thomson (baking competition). Results: — Flowers. —Carnations —Miss Sheriff I, Miss Hancock 2 and 3. Pansies —N. Madden 1, Miss Sheriff 2. Violas—N. Madden 1, Miss Sheriff 2. Three spikes gladioli—Mrs Breese 1, Hazel Jenkins 2, Mrs Bartlett 3. Premier bloom, gladioli i —Berta Troup. Primulinus gladioli— I —Berta Troup 1, Mrs C. W. Duncan 2. Three roses, h.t. —Berta Troup 1. Rbse, premier tea —Berta Troup 1. Three varieties sweet peas —Berta Troup 1, Miss Sheriff 2. Collection of stock —Thelma i Peterson 1, Miss Sheriff 2. Six varieties , asters —Berta Troup 1, Miss Sheriff 2 and I 3. Three dahlias, double—F. Moir 1. : Three dahlias, cactus (eight entries) —F. Moir 1, Mrs W. Dunn 2, Miss Sheriff 3. Three dahlias, a.o.v. —Miss Sheriff 1 and 2. Collection of annuals —Berta Troup 1, Miss Sheriff 2. Antirrhinums —Berta Troup. Collection of flowers not scheduled —Miss Sheriff 1, F. Stone 2. Most points in section —Miss Berta Troup. Decorative and Floral.—Vase of sweet peas—r Mrs Hogg 1. Vase of roses—Mrs Hogg 1. Bowl of asters —Mrs R. Knox I. Basket of flowers —Mrs Ball 1 and 2, Mrs Cotter 3. Buttonhole—Berta Troup 1 and 3. Mabel Madden 2, Jean M'Leod h.c. 1 Lady’s spray —Mabel Madden 1, Edna Jenkins 2. Decorated vase—Mrs Asher 1, Mrs Hogg 2. Most points in section —Mrs Hogg. Fruit.—Five dessert apples—Miss Cable J. Five cooking apples—-Mrs Williamson 1, Mrs W. Dunn 2. Plums—J. Wignall 1. One plate of tomatoes —J. Mundell 1. Vegetables.—Twelve runner beans —T. Whyte 1. Broad beans —R. Brown. Round beet —R. Knox 1, Mrs Reid 2. Table cabbage—Mrs Hogg 1, F. Stone 2. Heaviest cabbage—Mrs B. M'Dowell 1. Three carrots —Mr Corbett 1. R. Knox 2. Three parsnips—R. Knox 1, Mrs Robb 2. Three varieties potatoes—J. Wignall I,_ Mrs Ellison 2. Six potatoes, one variety— 1. Swede turnips—M. Hastie 1, Mrs Ellison 2. Three onions—R. Knox 1 and 2. Silver beet—T. Whyte. Twelve pods peas —P. Stone 1, T. Whyte 2. Three lettuce —Miss Hancock 1. Six sticks rhubarb—'T. Whyte 1 and 3, Mrs Cotter 2. Most points in section- —T. Whyte. Baking.—Gems—Mrs W. Bell 1, Mrs J. Ford 2. Mrs Jamieson 3. Fancy scones —Mrs W. Bell I Mrs J, Ford 2. Plain scones—Mrs W. !Bell 1, Mrs J. Ford 2, Miss D. Hancock 3. Girdle scones—Mrs M. Wilson 1, Mrs W. Bell 2, Miss D. Hancock 3. Pikelets—Miss D, Hancock 1, Mrs J. Ford 2, Miss Hancock 3. Shortbread—Mrs Bremner 1, Mrs R. Knox 2, Mrs W. Bell 3. Plain sponge—Mrs W. Bel! 1. Mrs J. Ford 2. Butter sponge— Mrs W. Bell 1. Plain sponge sandwich —Mrs J. Ford 1. Mrs Oursey 2, Mrs Cotter 3. Light sponge roll—Mrs W. Bell 1. Dark sponge roll—Mrs W. Bell 1, Date and walnut loaf—Mrs J. C. Mitchell 1, Mrs W. Bell 2, Mrs M. Wilson 3. Chocolate cake—Mrs J. Ford 1, Mrs W. Bell 2. Orange sponge—Mrs W. Bell 2. Ginger bread —-Mrs J. Ford 1, Mrs M. Wilson 2. Mrs W. Bell 3. Sponge cake, iced —Mrs W. Bell 3. Plate small cakes—Mrs Bremner 1, Mrs J. Ford 2. Plate of biscuits —Mrs W.. Bell 1, Mrs J. Ford 2, Mrs Bremner 3. Coffee—Mrs W. Bell 1. Seed cake—Mrs J. Ford 1, Mrs W. Bell 2. Six pieces of pastry— Mrs W. Bell 1. Most points in section— Idrs W» Bell. Sweets—Coconut ice—Miss Hancock 1, Mrs Bremner 2, Mrs J. C. Mitchell 3. Fruit toffee—Mrs Bremner 1, Miss Hancock 2, Mrs R. Brown 3. Turkish delight —Miss Hancock 1 and 2, Thelma Peterson 3. Pudge—Miss Hancock 1, Mrs J. C. Mitchell 2, Mrs R. Brown 3. Collection of sweets —Miss Hancock 1. Most points in section —Miss Hancock. Jams and Preserves.—Apricot jam— Mrs R. Brown 1, J. Wignall 2, Mrs R. Knox 3. Black currant jam—Mrs R. Brown 1, Mrs Cotter 2, Mrs Ball 3. Raspberry jam—Mrs J. H. Scott 1, Mrs J. C. Mitchell 2, Mrs R. Brown 3. Apple jelly—Miss J. Hutton 1, Mrs R. Brown 2, Thelma Peterson 3. Black currant jelly—Mrs R. Brown 1, Thelma Peterson 2. Jelly, any other kind —Mrs R. Brown 1„ Jam, any other kind—Mrs R. Knox I, Mrs Brown 2 and 3. Marmalade — Mrs R. Brown 1, Mrs Ball 2. Blackberry jam—Mrs J. H. Scott 1. Gooseberry jam —Mrs Pryde 1. Tomato sauce—Mrs.R. Brown 1, Mrs Burtenshaw 2. Plum sauce —Mrs Burtenshaw 1, Mrs Pryde 2, Miss Hancock 3. Onion pickles—Mrs R. Brown T. Chow-chow pickles—Mrs R. Brown 1, Miss. Hancock 2. Chutney—Mrs Bell 1 and 2, Miss Hancock 3. Half-dozen brown eggs—Mrs J. Ford 1. Most points in section—Mrs R. Brown. Children’s Exhibits. —Vase of sweet peas —Berta Troup 1, Gerald Hey 2. Decorated vase—Berta Troup 1. Lady’s bouquet—Berta Troup 1, Edna Jenkins 2. i Collection of vegetables—Berta Troup ' 1. Plain scones-—Thelma Peterson I, l Hazel Jenkins 2. Pikelets—Hazel j Jenkins 1. Turkish delight—Thelma Peterson 1. Coconut ice—Helen M'Leod 1. Collection of sweets —Hazel Jenkins 1, Edna Jenkins 2 and 3. Most points in section —B. Troup. ROSLYN METHODIST CHURCH | The Roslyn Methodist Church held a j successful flower and fruit show in the ! Sunday School Hall on Saturday. The , show was opened by Mr Arthur Ellis. Vegetables were in good condition, especially potatoes, which were outstanding. Beetroot, onions, carrots, parsnips, ■ and cabbages were also well grown. The judges were; —Vegetables, fruit, and flowers, Mr Tollingworth; baking and j preserves, Mrs Tuck; industrial, Mrs Simpson; drawing, Miss E. Lorimer. The • following ig the prize-list:— I Children’s Section. —One cabbage—■ 1 Gladys Clyde 1, Valerie Gate 2. One I cauliflower —Margaret Hughes 1. One I decorated floral basket—Alice Wilson 1, Yvonne Armstrong 2. One decorative bowl of flowers—Alice Wilson 1. Margaret Hughes 2. One gentleman’s buttonhole —Ruth Laughrey 1, Alice Wilson 2. One lady’s spray—Margaret Hughes 1, Thelma Stoddart 2. One plant in foliage —Ruth Laughrey 1 and 2. Six heaviest hen eggs—Linda Edwards 1, Robin Gare 2 Three varieties annuals —Owen Gave I, Margaret Hughes 2. Three varieties vegetables—Margaret Hughes I. Pikelets—Thelma Stoddart 1, Yvonne Armstrong 2. Scones —Yvonne Armstrong 1, Joyce Pullyn 2. Date creams—Beryl i Everest I. Joyce Pullyn 2. Pencil drawing—Dornford Robertson 1, Ruth LaughPot Plants. —One window plant, any variety—A. Hughes 1, Mrs Hutchings 2. One pot fern—L. R. Wraight 1. One | table plant, any variety—L. R. Wraight 1, Miss N. Christie 2. One pot aspadestra —Mrs A. Hughes 1. . . Cut Flowers.—Annuals, six varieties— Mrs R. Walker 2. Antirrihinums, three varieties—Lorna Taylor 2. Asters, three varieties, double—Mrs Edwards 1, W. Taylor 2. Three carnations —Miss M. Edwards 1, Mrs R. Walker 2. Best collection cut flowers —Mrs R. Walker 1, Miss J Stoddart 2. Dahlias, three cactus —Mrs A. Watkins 1. Dahlias, three decorative —A. Watkins 1. Mrs J. Masterton and F Still 2. Decorative bowl of flowers—Mrs R. Walker 1, Miss M. Masterton 2. Gladioli, three variett*bs —J. Masterton 1, Rev. Avery 2. Gladioli, six varieties—J. Masterton 1 and 2. Primulina, six varieties —D. Robertson 1, J. Masterton 2. Primulina, throe varieties —Rev. Mr Avery 1, J. Masterton 2. Calandula, three varieties —A. Hughes 1 and 2. . Pansies, six varieties —A. Hughes 1, L. R. Wraight 2. Violas, six varieties—A. Hughes 1. Violas, three varieties—A. Hughes 2. Iceland poppies—Mrs Avery 1 and 2. Roses, six varieties —J. Masterton I, C. Crossan 2 Roses, three varieties —C. Crossan 1, Miss M. Edwards 2. Stocks, best collcction —Mrs R. Walker 1. Mrs Hutchings 2. Sweet peas, three varieties—J. Young 1 and 2. Sweet peas, one rase or bowl, with foliage—Miss M. Masterton I. Mrs J. R. Wilson 2. . Fruit —Six apples, one variety cooking —Mis® J. Stoddart 1, J. Young 2. Vegetables.—Beet, long—ll. IT Gare 1, and 2. Beet, turnip-rooted—J. Everest I, L. R. Wraidit 2. Broad beans—A. Hughes 1, J. Henderson 2. Runner beans —J. Still 1, F. Still 2. Silver beet—J. Yourc 1. One tabic cabbage—Bev. Mr A verv 1. J. Still 2. Heavy cabbage—J. Everest. 1, Rev- A verv 9 Six carrots, long—R. B. Gare 1, o. Robinson 2. Six carrots, stump-rooted— S Robinson 1. J. Everest 2. Green peas —J. Still 1, H. Hutchings 2. Lettuce— S Robinson 1 and 2. Six potatoes, one

variety—J. Still 1, A. C. Still 2. Potatoes, three varieties—S. Robinson 1, J. Still 2. Collection potatoes—S. Robinson 1, J. Still 2. Four onions, one variety —R. B. Care 1 and 2. Rhubarb, six stalks —Mrs Davis 1, D. Masterton 2. Parsnips—A. C. Still 1, R. B. Gare 2. Shallots—J. Young 1 and 2. Swede turnips—J. Young 1, R. B. Gare 2. One plate of tomatoes —L. R. Wraight 2. Turnips, three white or yellow—J. Henderson 1. Collection vegetables on tray, six varieties—Miss V. Gaul 1. Highest number of points—R. B. Gare 1, S. Robinson 2.

Baking.—Oven scones —Mrs Edwards 1, Miss M. Braid 2. Plate of shortbread — Mrs R- Walker 1, Mrs Edwards 2. Chocolate cake—Mrs R. Walker 1, Mrs Laughrey 2. Plate of small cakes —Mrs Everest 1. Jelly sponge—Mrs Everest I. Iced butter sponge—Mrs Edwards 1. Pikelets—Mrs Hutchings 1. Gems —Mrs R. Walker 1.

Preserves. —One jar preserved fruit — Mrs Everest 1. One pot red currant jelly —Mrs C. Still 1. One pot apple jelly— Mrs C. Still 1. Highest number of points —Mrs Everest and Mrs R. Walker (equal) 1, Mrs Edwards 3. Industrial Section. —Aprons Mrs Christie 1 and 2. Toilet set —Mrs Aitken 2. D’oyleys—Mrs J. R. Wilson 1 and 2. Washing cushion cover —Mrs J. R. Wilson 2. Baby’s set —Miss A. Bridges 1, Mrs Stanaway 2. Baby’s shawl —Mrs Stanaway 1 and 2. Lady’s knitted jumper— Mrs Stanaway 2. Lady’s knitted cardigan —Mrs Aitken 1, Mrs Stanaway 2. Men s socks —Mrs Stanaway 1 and 2. table centre—Mrs J. R. Wilson 1. Supper cloth —Mrs J. R. Wilson 1 and 2, Mrs Christie ily commended. Highest points—Mrs Stanaway. RAVENSBOURNE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH For the annual flower show of the Ravensbourue Presbyterian Church the entries were not as numerous as last year, but in many cases the quality ot the exhibits was superior. One of the main features of the show was the exhibition of sweet peas by Mr R. Musson and gladioli by Mr McDonald. The judges ot the various sections were: —Mr F. Smith, cut flowers and vegetables; Mr O’Gorman, baking; and Miss N. Davidson, decorative. The following is the prize list: — Children’s Section. —Collection cut flowers —Alec Carlin 1, G. Noonan 2. Best vase sweet peas—lrvine Rodger 1. Buttonhole—Gladys Noonan 1, Master Ewen Cameron 2, Irvine Rodger 3. Collection wild flowers and berries —Bruce Campbell Open Classes.—Decorated bowl —Mrs O. Williams 1 and 2, Mrs Rennie 3. Floating bowl—Mrs 0. Williams I, Miss J. Rodger 2, Master E. Cameron S. _ Victorian posy—Miss N. Newey 1, Miss L. Rennie 2. Three spikes gladioli—Mrs Hodge 1, Master C. George 2. Best collection vegetables—Mr G. Hodge 1. Baking.—Butter sponge —Mrs Cameron 1. Fruit cake —Mrs George 1. Sponge sandwich —Mrs Bain 1. Collection homemade sweets —Mrs Rennie 1. Children’s Baking.—Girls: Pikelets — Marcia Grant 1. Date scones—Joan Robertson 1. Boys: Scones—Don Musson 1. Toffee —Marcia Grant 1. Coconut ice— Isabel Rodger 1. GEORGE STREET SCHOOL The annual flower show of the George Street School, which was held in the school. hall, compared very favourably with those of previous years. The new arts and crafts section brought forth some very creditable entries, the judge specially commenting on a tapestry firescreen made by Miss Henaghau. In the vegetable section the red beet was noted as being of outstanding quality. The judges were Mr J. M‘K. Miller (flowers, fruit, and vegetables), Mies Irvine and Miss Park (cookery and jams), Mrs Simpson (arte and crafts)., The prizelist is as follows; — Children’s Section. —Bowl of flowers — Joan Garden 1, Diana Pace 2. Spray —Jean Dunn 1, Valmai Whittington 2. Buttonhole—Leslie Miller 1, June Scott 2, Eleanor Shaw 3. Standard competition —Standard IVa 1, Standard Ilia 2, Standard IVb 3. Decorated basket— Betty Horne 1. Three oven scones— Jean Dunn 1, Dorothy Padman 2. Six pikelets—Audrey Reeves 1, Betty Milne 2. Coconut ice—Teddy Wix 1, Poppy Sim 2, Neil Johnston 3. Turkish delight—Betty Christie 1. Toffee —June Scott and Irvine Johnston (equal) 1, Netta Walcott 2, Bettie Christie 3. Fudge —Mary Meikle 1, Merle Swanson 2. Date cream —Betty Christie 1, Koa Dickie 2. Dressed doll—Nancy Horne 1, Isabel Hastie 2, Jose Johnston 3. Golliwog—Betty Maguire 1.. Meccano model —John M'Craw 1, Irvine Roxburgh 2. Best article made from sugar bag—Joyce M'Gill and Jim Walcott (equal) 1, Duchesse set —June Jeffrey 1. Worked nightdress or pyjamas—Hazel Winter 1, Agnes Brown 2. Worked apron—May Harris 1, Rita Brown 2. Woollen slippers—Shirley Knox 1. Knitted beret and scarf—Rita Brown 1. Best article from waste material —Louisa Winter 1. Knitted pullover —Agnes Brown 1. Guest towel —Jeanette Robinson 1. Pot Plants and Cut Flowers—One plant, any variety—Jessie Morris I, Mrs Winter 2. Dahlias, three 1 double—June Long 1, Mr ß G. Roy 2, Emily Baxter h.c. Dahlias, three cactus —Norma Anderson 1. Dahlias, three single—George Gould 1. Asters, three double —B. Armishaw and Raymond Coxon (equal) 1, P. Davis h.c. Sweet peas, six varieties, three of each— Fay Coxon I, Pat Gardiner 2. Sweet peas, mixed varieties, twenty blooms— Ray Coxon 1. Sweet peas, one vase— Edna Denton 1. Gladioli, three varieties —.Tune Scott 1, Rowena Lawson 2. Gladiolus, best spike—June Rhodes 1. Collection cut flowers, three species—June Scott 1, Margaret Gould 2. Pansies, three varieties—Ray Coxon 1. A. Hurndell 2, Douglas Beck h.c. Pansy, best bloom—Billy Bethune 1. A. Hurndell 2. Violas, three varieties —Margaret Parr 1, A. Hurndell and Enid Carter (equal) 2. Antirrhinum, three varieties —Pat Gardiner 1, lan Gardiner 2. Carnations, three varieties—Enid Carter 1 and 2, Norman Beck h.c. Roses, three varieties —Neville Madden 1. B. Armishaw 3, Rona Sinclair h.c. Roses, six varieties—Pat Gardiner 1. Annuals, six species—Margaret Parr 1, Miss F, Henaghan 2. Marigolds, three French —Pamela Horn I, Miss F. Henaghan 2 Stocks —Mai> garet Gould 1, June Rhodes 2/ Ngaire Rhodes h.c. Montbretia —Mary Hawes 1, B. Armishaw 2. Gaillardia—Mrs R. E. Berry 1. Collection cut flowers, six species—Margaret Parr 1, Metta Walcott 2. Decorated bowl —Pamela Horn _ 1. Decorated\ vase—Mary Hawes 1, Brian Horn 2. Fruit. —Six apples, cooking—lsla Johnston 1. L. Langley 2. Six apples, dessert Isla Johnston 1. Alex. Sinclair 2. Six pears—Billy Bethune 1, Jean Dunn 2, Isla Johnston h.c. Twelve plums, dessert—George Gould 1, Isla Johqston 2. Collection of fruit on tray—L. Beck 1. Vegetables.—Runner beans —G. H. Harris 1. Green peas—G. H. Harris 1, C. Parr 2. Silver beet—Gk H. Harris 1, lan Gardiner 2. Beet, turnip rooted— Vernon Vercoe 1, Mrs Gunning 2, G. H. Harris h.c. Cabbage, table —Ray Harris 1, A. Hurndell and Mavis M‘Alpine (equal) 2. Cabbage, heaviest—June Rhodes 1, Vernon Vercoe 2. Carrots, long—Mr Al'Arthur 1, James Mercer 2. Carrots, stump rooted —Betty Maguire 1, G. Morrison 2, J. F. Thurlow h.c. Parsnips—Billy Bethune 1- Vernon Vercoe 2, Douglas Bock and Sir M'Arthur h.c. Lettuce—Betty Maguire 1, J. F. Thurlow 2. Vegetable marrow—Ruth Meikle 1. Heaviest marrow —James Rowley 1. Potatoes, three, one variety—C. Parr 1, A. J. Dryden 2, Vernon Vercoe, A. Hurndcll, and G. H. Harris h.c. Potatoes,, three varieties, three of each —A. J. Dryden I, A. Hurndell 2. Shallots —G. H. Harris 1. Rhubarb, six stalks—G. 11. Harris 1, Alexander Sinclair 2. Turnips —Molly Sloan 2. Collection of vegetables —Vernon Vercoe I. Plate of tomuoes—George Gould 1 and 2. Produce and Cookery—Heaviest six fresh hen eggs—Noline Johnson 1, Valmai Whittington 2. Six preserved eggs— Noelene Pearson 1. Four oven scones, plain—Mrs Padman 1, Mrs Driver 2. Four scones, date or raisin Mrs Matravers I, Mrs W. Harris 2. Plain cake—Mrs W. Stewart 1. Six pikelets— Mrs’ G. Rov 1, Joyce Still 2. Sponge roll—Mrs W. Harris 1. Plain sponge cake—Mrs M'Gill 1. Cream sponge sandwich —Mi’s G. Taylor and Mrs R. E. Berrv (equal) 1. Chocolate sponge— Mrs ’R. E. Berry 1. Coffee sponge— Mrs H. Johnson 1, Mrs Jarratt 2. Remingtons—Mrs Dunn 1. Butter sponge sandwich, fancy—Mr s Bingham 1, Mrs V. Robinson 2. Fruit cake, light—Mrs W. Stewart 1. Shortbread—Mrs M'Gill 1. Mrs V. Robinson 2. Gingerbread— Mrs R. E. Berry 1. Madeira cake— Mrs G. Roy 1, Mrs H. Johnson 2. Plate pastry tartlets—Mrs Wix 1. Nutbread —Mrs Dunn I, Mrs L. Mercer 2. Preserves. —Gooseberry jam—Mrs Driver 1. Plum jam—Mrs J. W. Ellens 1, Mrs R, E. Berry 2. Apricot jam—Isobel

Hastie 1, Mrs J. R. Roxburgh 2. Black currant jelly—Mrs Thurlow 1, Mrs V. Robinson 2. Red currant jelly—Mrs Thurlow and Mrs J. W. Ellens (equal) 1. Gooseberry jelly—lsobel Hastie 1. One pot any other variety—Mrs Wynn and Mrs Knowles (equal) I, Mrs R. E. Berry and June Scott (equal) 3. Marmalade —Mrs V, Robinson 1. Jar pickles—Mrs Parker I. Sauce —Mrs Driver 1, Mrs W. Harris 2, Chutney—Mrs L. Mercer 1. Arts and Crafts. —Duchess set —Mrs Doig 1. Supper cloth, colour —Mrs W. Harris 1, Mrs Knowles 2. Supper cloth, white—Miss Strang 1, Mrs Sim 2. Table centre —Miss H. Winter 1, Mrs Bolting 2. D’oyley—Mrs Binne 1 and 2._ Tea cosy, wool—Rita Brown 1, Mrs King 2. Tea cosy, needle —Patricia Johnston 1, 2. Crochet, cotton —Flora Cairney 1. Crochet, wool —Mrs Gould 1, Bed jacket—Ken Still 1, Miss Gould 2. Knitted cardigan or pullover—Miss H. Winter 1. Tapestry article —Miss Henaghan 1, Shirley Brown 2. Novelty article, not costing more than Is —Joy Chandler 1. Miss Gould 2. Best article from sugar bag—Mrs Maguire 1. Cushion cover—Mrs A. S. Brown 1. Tray cloth —Miss Strang 1 and 2.